Historical Events
- Arthur Jones, Fred Stamer, and Gen Genovese's musical "Buttrio Square" closes at New Century Theater, NYC, after 7 performances
- Date of the first Mad Magazine issue
- Vinoo Mankad takes 13 Pakistan wkts to win 1st India-Pak clash
Famous Birthdays
- Bảo Ninh [pen name for Hoàng Ấu Phương], Vietnamese novelist, know for "The Sorrow of War", born in Nghệ An, Vietnam
- Chuck Lorre, American television director, writer, and producer (Dharma & Greg; Two and a Half Men; The Big Bang Theory), born in Plainview, New York
- Jerry Royster, American baseball player and coach, born in Sacramento, California
- Jim Ratcliffe, British billionaire and founder of chemical company INEOS, born in Failsworth, England
- Roy Dias, Sri Lankan cricketer (pioneering Sri Lankan Test batsman), born in Colombo, Ceylon
Famous Weddings
- Latin actress Maria Felix (38) weds actor and singer Jorge Negreta (40) in Mexico
Died in 1952 1952 Highlights
About October 18, 1952
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
